Always The Chase

Anglers blaze winter months in pursuit of one elusive silver prized steelhead, a salmonoid that demands dedication and a commitment of many hours to hook even one. The pursuit is an act of fisherman’s patience — one with no guarantee of success but one that offers the potential for thrill unmatched by any other fish species that swims BC’s river’s. Top 6 Steelhead rivers on Vancouver Island: Cowichan River, The San Juan River, Stamp-Somass-Sproat River, Gold River, Nimpkish River. This painting was inspired by original reference photo courtesy of Professional Photographer Matt Guymon, Freestone River Photography, Utah.

Shauna was born into a big fishing family in Port Alberni BC. After her mother Carolyn was diagnosed with cancer and unable to continue fishing, Shauna merged her passions of fishing and art to bring fish to her mother. Shauna believes in painting trophies rather than taxidermy, saving fish to spawn, grow and be caught again.

Other art by this artist

Gold River Sunrise

$85.00 – $205.00

This piece was inspired by the bold war paint colors found on the rainbow trout gill plate. Tranquil moment after catching this beautiful fish and gently releasing it back into its home water: feeling like you’re watching a beautiful sunrise to sunset moment. Vancouver Island is home to some fantastic river and lake fly fishing. Anglers from around the world travel to the island’s fruitful waters to catch rainbow trout in abundance. Original reference photo courtesy of fly fishing guide and author Phil Tereyla, Colorado.

Chinook Release

$85.00 – $295.00

This piece was inspired by the conservation efforts of Chinook release off the Northwest tip of Haida Gwaii for future generations to enjoy. Letting something go can be just as beautiful. Reference photo courtesy of Kyler Vos, professional photographer specializing in outdoor, nature, and surf photography.

Ultimate Journey

$85.00 – $205.00

Having reached their reproductive potential, each year adult sockeye make the harrowing journey from the Pacific Ocean back to their natural streams where they once developed. The journey is neither short nor easy. Significant energy resources are depleted, cataracts block their path, and many predators intend to make nutritious meals of them. The salmon fight the odds. It’s a perilous journey with death as the inevitable result, but it is one of nature’s most incredible spectacles. Death leads to new life, whether it is the next generation of salmon, as food for bears, or nutrients that leach into the ecosystem as their bodies decompose. Top fly fishing rivers for Sockeye Salmon on Vancouver Island: Stamp River, Campbell River. Painting inspired by original reference photo courtesy of flyfisher Kasey Halcro, Montana.